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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,664 and 660,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,664 and 660,200 is: 1,421,308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,664 : 660,200 = 660,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,664/660,200 = 660,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,664x = 660,200 × 660,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,664x = 435,864,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,864,040,000/306,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,308.14

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